spudgun:

@Fritz "I see no problems with breaking taboos, but opening a barn door to the lawyers of the first litigious owner who wrecks a 911R would not be a good move."

 

Why would they fear lawsuits? Smiley

Other marques are able to match downforce without huge static wings for years now, Porsche engineers can surely design a proper wingless active aero car, no?

Not quite comparable. Other marques have different shapes, mainly due to engine layout. A short downward sloping rear requires down-force to keep grip. Thus the introduction of duck tail as far back as the 2.7 RS